Abidal 'My health comes before Barça'

Abidal: 'I want to retire at FC Barcelona but I don't want to hide the truth: My health comes first'
Abidal: 'I want to retire at FC Barcelona but I don't want to hide the truth: My health comes first. I want to go back to 100% fitness, see if Guardiola gives me playing time, how I perform, how useful I am to the team'

Abidal: 'Life can change from one day to the next. I want to get back to my best. I know it will be difficult because we’re not machines'

Abidal: 'In football, it is the mental aspect that gives you the strength to play in these games. I make the effort because I like this job and because of my teammates and the club'

- While I understand Abidal wants to return to his best form to help Barça, it's also true that he got overwhelming support during his unfortunate liver tumour experience.